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   7. 1997-98 House Staff Benefits

 

Salary: 
PL1 Annual:  $32,155 

Vacation and Leave Time: 
12 hospital holidays, 28 calendar days of vacation, 1 week of educational leave, and 12 sick days. 

Meals: 
Each house officer will be provided three meals and a midnight snack daily, seven days a week.  Five guest meals per month are provided. 

Uniforms and Pagers: 
At the time of appointment, house officers will be provided 4 lab coats, 4 sets of scrubs, an a digital pager free of charge. 

Life Support courses: 
CPR, PALS, NALS, and ACLS courses provided to all house officers without fee. 

Library: 
Duplicating, computers, and an Internet connection are available free of charge in the Pediatrics library 24 hours a day.  The County Academic Center is available during set hours, seven days a week. 

Insurance: 
Malpractice Insurance:  County indemnifies all employees involved in patient care. 
Health Insurance:  Free health insurance for employees and their dependents. 
Dental Insurance:  Free for employees. 
Vision Insurance:  Free for employees. 
Life Insurance:  Equal to the annual salary with the option to purchase additional coverage. 

Educational Fund: 
Each house officer has $800 that can be spent for educational purposes including books, journals or conferences.